2006 Yamaha V-Star power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Yamaha V-Star — 100% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bolt sheared off of the middle drive shaft, damagine the splines on the gear. Bike at low rpms and accelerating from a complete stop at a stop light when failure occurred, no more than 5-10 mph.”
filed Nov 5, 2015
“While riding, the retaining bolt that holds the universal joint yoke broke off and became lodged between the housing and the universal joint. Causing rear wheel lock up momentarily until it dislodged then begin to grind against the joint or yoke when lodged in another part of the housing. This is…”
filed Sep 25, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha v star 1100. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, an abnormal grinding noise emitted from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact also noticed that the speedometer failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Aug 10, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Yamaha V-Star
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.